Um, well, we listened to aggressively cheerful music sung by people chosen for their ability to dance. Then we ate cookie dough, and talked about boys.

Giles ,'Get It Done'


Natter 76: Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Foaminess  

Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, butt kicking, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.


Sophia Brooks - Oct 23, 2019 5:10:22 pm PDT #12596 of 30019
Cats to become a rabbit should gather immediately now here

Thank you all. I don't want to come across like I am asking for money. I am super anxious about it and venting but I will let you know. It is is so helpful to talk to you guys and get encouragement. This is a miracle of a place.

Especially thank you for telling me I had to tell Maria. The guilt about hiding it was killing me. I still haven't let her see and probably won't because her allergies are so bad.


amych - Oct 23, 2019 5:12:44 pm PDT #12597 of 30019
Now let us crush something soft and watch it fountain blood. That is a girlish thing to want to do, yes?

Pfft. You're not asking; we're offering. (And there would be no shame in asking anyway)

And all that's true whether you're asking for money or just love.


-t - Oct 23, 2019 5:17:18 pm PDT #12598 of 30019
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration

You're doing what you can, Sophia. Leave tomorrow's problems for tomorrow.

That is shocking, Jesse! How can that be?


meara - Oct 23, 2019 5:22:39 pm PDT #12599 of 30019

Unpossible, Jesse! Are you sure you didn't miss the last 5 minutes where it was revealed that it was all a lie and he really WAS the villain?


lisah - Oct 23, 2019 5:27:30 pm PDT #12600 of 30019
Punishingly Intricate

I'm nowhere especially near where you are, but if checking in with you, or remote cheerleading for each space you clear or each thing you toss, or Venmo-ing a little something your way to help with the cleaning service would help you get through this, I'm sure I'm not the only one who would help however I can.

I am also more than happy to do any of these things! And I'm so glad you told your friend, Sophia. I'd want my dear friends to tell me!


Dana - Oct 23, 2019 5:46:57 pm PDT #12601 of 30019
I'm terrifically busy with my ennui.

I am also happy to help.


shrift - Oct 23, 2019 6:56:11 pm PDT #12602 of 30019
"You can't put a price on the joy of not giving a shit." -Zenkitty

I'm happy to help, too.

I probably should do something on my giant To Do list this evening. But I did work all day, went through Open Enrollment, bought plane tickets for Thanksgiving, took out some recycling, and got groceries. Now that I think about it, that is plenty of stuff done. Flopping it is.


shrift - Oct 23, 2019 6:56:44 pm PDT #12603 of 30019
"You can't put a price on the joy of not giving a shit." -Zenkitty

meara - Oct 23, 2019 6:58:48 pm PDT #12604 of 30019

That sounds like a lot, shrift!

I am feeling headachey and my eyes are burning-tired. I blame having my eyes dilated earlier today. It's really too early to go to bed, but here I am again. But my bff gets into town for the weekend, tomorrow, so I'm super excited about that.


Shir - Oct 23, 2019 9:57:37 pm PDT #12605 of 30019
"And that's why God Almighty gave us fire insurance and the public defender".

Sophia, it's amazing to read how much you are getting done and how much time and effort you are dedicating to facing this Everest of challenges. You can do this, and you *are* doing this, step by step. Go you! (I am also happy to chip in as well, if needed).

Feel better, meara.